Announcements: April 25, 2012

(*) Indicates new information*The reports of stolen property from the locker rooms has increased lately. In every case, the “victim” left their property unsecured while they went to class or to an after school event.Students please lock your property up. 4/27 Fitzgerald

*STUDENTS WILL NOT BE CALLED FROM A CLASS TO ACCEPT DELIVERIES SUCH AS BOOKS, HOMEWORK, LUNCH, MONEY, OR TO SPEAK WITH A PARENT/RELATIVE, ETC. WE CANNOT DISRUPT CLASSES FOR THESE REASONS. STUDENTS MUST PICK THESE ITEMS UP DURING PASSING PERIODS. WE WILL CALL STUDENT NAMES OVER THE INTERCOM DURING PASSING PERIODS NOTIFYING THEM THEY HAVE A DELIVERY IN THE MAIN OFFICE. 2011-2012 PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK.

Progress reports will be ready to view on line April 25th. 4/25 Kuhl

Attention Class of 2012-Are you interested in giving a speech or doing a musical performance at graduation? If so, see Mrs. Smith in room 58 to sign up for a time. You will also receive a scoring guide so that you know exactly what we are looking for. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and talents with the FHN faculty, school board, friends and family of the Class of 2012, and all of your classmates. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity; sign up for an audition time today! 4/26 Smith

Save the Date: Free Community Appliance and Electronics Recycling Event
The Francis Howell School District will be hosting, in cooperation with Midwest Recycling Center, a free appliance and electronics recycling event on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 9 AM to 2 PM. Community members will be able to drop off old appliances and unwanted electronics to the Burbes Service Center, located at 4606 Central School Road, to be recycled at no charge. More details to come! 4/28 Henry

Attention Art Lovers: The Best of St. Charles County High School Art Exhibit is going on now at The Foundry in St. Charles. Please stop by and support your artistic friends! There will be a reception Sunday April 29^th from 1-3 pm. Art, food, and fun! 4/29 Maples

Please make note that the State Testing Program, End-Of-Course (E.O.C.) Assessment will occur today through April 30, 2012. All students enrolled in Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, Government, and Marketing 2 classes will be taking part in the E.O.C. Assessment Program. The school day will be modified, but all academic classes will be offered sometime throughout the week. Students who are absent during testing days will be required to make up any portion of the E.O.C. Assessment that they missed May 1, 2012 during the school day. Any students that attend Lewis and Clark Technical School will be excused from attendance at tech school as they will be required to attend assigned classes at Francis Howell North. Tech school will not count E.O.C. testing days as unexcused absences. Students who are off campus due to Tech School, Work-Study, Dual Enrollment, etc., need not report to campus during their off campus class hours but MUST stay for the entire length of all their scheduled class hours. Please remember that the E.O.C. Assessment Program is a State of Missouri requirement that all schools and designated students must participate in. Copies of the class schedule during EOC testing are available in the main office. All activity eligibility requirements related to school Attendance will be in full-effect during E.O.C. testing.

~~ Due to E.O.C. testing throughout the school, classes WILL NOT be interrupted in order for students to be called out of class for any reason. Students will need to pick up deliveries from parents during passing periods. Any student requiring release from school during any period in which testing is occurring must bring a written note from a parent to the Attendance Office before the start of the school day so that the student may receive an early release pass. 4/30 Kearns

*The following is the bell schedule for EOC testing days:

4/25
2^nd hour 7:20 – 9:10
4^th hour 9:15 – 11:35
6^th hour 11:40 – 1:35

4/26
3^rd hour 7:20 – 9:30
5^th hour 9:35 – 12:05
7^th hour 12:10 – 2:20

4/27
2^nd hour 7:20 – 9:30
4^th hour 9:35 – 12:05
6^th hour 12:10 – 2:20

4/30
1^st hour 7:20 – 9:30
3^rd hour 9:35 – 12:05

The Science Club is offering two $500.00 scholarships to graduating seniors. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance office. The deadline for submittal is Friday May 4^th. 5/4 Kelly

*Scholarships – We have many families that unfortunately can not afford to send their student to the All-Knighter. We have budgeted money for some All-Knighter scholarships but do not have enough to cover the entire need. We do not want to turn away any student who wishes to spend graduation night in a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment. If you would like to make a donation to help these students it would be greatly appreciated. Scholarship needs/awards are determined by the guidance office and are handled with confidentiality. Please send donations to the FHN office in an envelope marked All-Knighter. 5/4 Lavezzi

Students the Final Exam Exemption forms are ready to be picked up in the Guidance office, Main Office or Office 23. They have to be turned in by 3:00 p.m. on May 4. 5/4 Hood

*Football-If you are interested in playing football at Francis Howell North, please plan to attend a meeting on Monday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. in our Commons. 5/7 Janes

Calling all Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors: There will be a meeting on Monday May 7^th in room 135 for any student wanting to run for a class officer position. Students can attend the meetingeither before school at 7:00, or after school at 2:30; students MUST attend one or the other. No exceptions. 5/7 Smith

Cardinal Straight A tickets are here. If you had a 3.5 or better at the end of the first semester come see Ms. Jarvis in the main office before or after school to pick up your tickets. 5/10 Jarvis

The class of 2012 is looking forward to their up coming Allknighter. In order to make this night a success for our students we are seeking donations. Donated items can be:

Monetary (to assist with the cost of the event)

Gift cards (from local businesses)

Door prizes and gifts for the graduates

Goods or services

All donations will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us make the Allknighter of 2012 memorable.

Please contact Susan Pirrone with any questions and to make arrangements to drop off donations. (314) 853-1119 5/24 Jeppesen

PLEASE-We know it’s warm weather, but we don’t want to see……Clothing (or the lack of clothing)that is:

Off the shoulders
Strapless
Bare Backs
Low Cut (showing breast)
High Cut (showing butt cheeks)
and no “A” tank-shirts for the guys. 5/24 Dr. Jones

Math Tutoring for 2011-2012

Tutoring is held before school Monday through Friday from 6:25 to 7:10 in room 205.
Tutoring is held after school Monday from 2:30 to 3:30 in room 205.
Tutoring is held after school Tuesday and Friday from 2:30 to 3:30 in room 207.
Tutoring is held after school Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in room 224
Math tutoring is also available during Wednesday Home room time as well– see your math teacher.
Volunteer peer tutors and paid tutors can be located by contacting the Guidance office at 851-5099.

Spanish Tutoring is now available! Come in for some extra help today!

Day / time / teacher/ room number

Monday 2:30pm: Mossinghoff Rm. 203

Tuesday 6:45am: Heaton Rm. 222,

Tuesday 2:30pm: Johnson Rm. 202

Wednesday 6:45am: Berberich Rm. 213

Wednesday Homeroom: Santos Rm. 227

Thursday 6:45am: Berberich Rm. 227

Thursday 2:30 pm: Johnson Rm. 202

Friday 6:45am: Santos Rm. 227

Friday 2:30pm: Mossinghoff Rm. 203

DETENTION STUDY HALL

ROOM 218

Detention study hall may be assigned by teachers or principals.

Parents are responsible for transportation.

Detention Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
6:30 to 7:15	6:30 to 7:15	6:30 to 7:15	6:30 to 7:15	X	1= 9-9:45
2:30 to 3:15	2:30 to 3:15	X	1=2:30 to 3:15	X	2= 9 to 10:30
			2= 2:30 to 4:00		3= 9 to 11:15
No Detentions	Early Release	And Half Days			4= 9 to Noon

Failure to Serve Detentions

1^st instance Saturday 9-10:30 detention assigned

Loss of parking privilege warning

2^nd instance Full Saturday 9-noon detention assigned

Loss of parking privilege for 10 days

Subsequent 2 days In-School-Suspension and

Loss of parking privilege for 20 days

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the following studentsas they have been selected students of the week for the week of April 23rd.
Freshman –Kyle Tiller
Sophomore –Allison Lewis
Junior –Jon Schwab
Senior – Dayle Curry4/27 Johnson

CONGRATULATIONS

Stuco Leadership for 2012-2013 are:

President-Austin Wiedner

Vice President-Ashley Flerlage

Secretary-Hannah Brown

Parliamentarian-Kelly Gannon

Chief-of-Staff-Kerry Moriarity

Treasurer-Hannah Mason

Thanks to everyone who voted for next year’s StuCo Leaders. If you are interested in workng with this group to plan events for your school, make sure to apply for cabinet. Applications will be available in Room 133 Monday after school, and interviews will take place at the end of the week. 4/27 Wilkens

*Congratulations from the Beville district golf meet: TJ Burke shot an 81 and Cody Pingleton shot a 79. Both boys will be advancing to Sectionals next Wednesday, May 2nd at Innsbrook. Congratulations and Good Luck. 4/27 Janes

*Congratulations: to Amanda Cornett for receiving 7^th place in the Job Interview event at FBLA State Competition. Also congratulations to the Marketing team of Maggie Curran, Nick Iborg, and Sarah Teson for receiving 6^th place at FBLA State Competition. 4/27 Mason

FROM THE OFFICE

FHSD to Host Heroin and Prescription Drug Town Hall-In an effort to educate our community about the growing use of heroin and abuse of prescription drugs among youth in our area, the Francis Howell School District is hosting a town hall forum on Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Francis Howell Central High School, 5199 Highway N, Cottleville, MO 63304. The event is organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (NCADA) and local law enforcement agencies. Click here for more information. 5/8 Henry

Activities & Clubs

Attention Art Club members – There will be a meeting tomorrow after school in Mr. Leistner’s Rm.160. We will begin work on our wall mural and pick a weekend for our final field trip. 4/26 LeistnerDrama Club-Very important drama club meeting tomorrow at 2:30 in the theatre to vote on officers for next year and discuss banquet. 4/26 Tandler

*Sign Language Club will be meeting tomorrow from 02:30 p.m. to 03:15 p.m. In Room 132.

We will also start collecting the books for this year. 4/26 Smith

Anime Manga Club announces the Annual Spring DDR/Viedo Game Party is tomorrow in room 231 from 2:30 – 4:00. Bring snacks and drinks. 4/26 Davis

If you love pizza and sports and want to hang out with athletes, join the FHN FCA tomorrow from 6:30 – 8 PM at Harvester Nazarene off McClay Rd. If you need more info – contact Susanna McFarland or Jake Hurrell. 4/26 Warner

FCA SENIOR KNIGHT – is rescheduled for THURSDAY, May 3, 2012.

The FCA Senior Knight is Thursday, May 3 at 6 PM in the gym at

Harvester Nazarene, 3115 McClay Rd. St. Peters, MO

This is for all FCA students and their families – not just the seniors.

We will have a POT LUCK DINNER @ 6 PM,

we will provide Fried Chicken and we need every family to bring

two side dishes. We will have a Ceremony at 7 PM and a cake

reception afterwards. If you need more info, contact Susanna McFarland

or Debbie McFarland @ 314.630.4242 or[email protected]. 5/3 Warner

You can get select sports announcements via text daily. Just text “follow fhnactivities” to 40404. Standard text rates apply. If you would like to stop receiving the text sports announcements for some reason, all you have to do is text “STOP” to 40404. You can also get select news announcements sent via text daily. Just text “follow fhntodaynews” to 40404. Standard text rates apply. If you would like to stop receiving the text announcements for some reason, all you have to do is text “STOP” to 40404. 5/5 Janes

To all of your parents and coaches, and any incoming 8th graders:

*EXCEL SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY

High School Physicals

Saturday, August 4, 2012

9 am to 12 noon

2982 Highway K, O’Fallon, MO 63368

(next to Madison’s Café)

636-978-9235

$30, includes an Excel t-shirt

We accept cash, personal check, debit or credit.

2012 Camp information is available on the activities website provided:

http://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net/activities/ Forms are also available in the main office. 5/24 Janes

PARENT NEWS

Bringing food to school for Students-due to district policy, you may only bring in food for your student. Thanks for your help in this matter.Seniors are reminded to complete and return senior forms for awards, scholarships, senior pledge, and final transcripts to the guidance office by April 27. Seniors should continue to turn in additional scholarship awards received after the April 27 deadline. 4/27 Vargas

Please make note that the State Testing Program, End-Of-Course (E.O.C.) Assessment will occur Today through April 30, 2012. All students enrolled in Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, Government, and Marketing 2 classes will be taking part in the E.O.C. Assessment Program. The school day will be modified, but all academic classes will be offered sometime throughout the week. Students who are absent during testing days will be required to make up any portion of the E.O.C. Assessment that they missed on May 1, 2012 during the school day. Any students that attend Lewis and Clark Technical School will be excused from attendance at tech school as they will be required to attend assigned classes at Francis Howell North. Tech school will not count E.O.C. testing days as unexcused absences. Students who are off campus due to Tech School, Work-Study, Dual Enrollment, etc., need not report to campus during their off campus class hours but MUST stay for the entire length of all their scheduled class hours. Please remember that the E.O.C. Assessment Program is a State of Missouri requirement that all schools and designated students must participate in. Copies of the class schedule during EOC testing are available in the main office. All activity eligibility requirements related to school Attendance will be in full-effect during E.O.C. testing.

Parent Volunteers Needed to work at the All-Knighter! Parents, please send in your volunteer forms and money ASAP. We are filling the slots and jobs now!! Forms available atfhntoday.com/allknighter and in the March newsletter. Questions? Please contact Kelley Hurrell [email protected]. 5/1 Hurrell

Pictures taken by Prestige Portraits at Prom are now available on-line. Go to www.prestigeportraits-stl.com and enter the event password of 98197PM2. They will be available until May 14. 5/14 Kearns

Meetings – We have 2 meetings left, Mondays at 6:30 in room 160…. May 7, and May 21. Please join us even if you haven’t been to a meeting before! 5/21 Stepanek

Decorations – LOTS OF HELP NEEDED!! Please mark your calenders and plan on helping transform our school into A HUGE GRADUATION CELEBRATION. Tues, May 29 thru Friday June 1st…daytime and evenings until we are done!! Exact times to be announced later… 6/1 Stepanek

A reminder to parents of graduating seniors and graduating seniors: The administrators of FHN want to advise you of the consequeces of senior pranks which could result in students not walking at the graduation ceremony and/or not receiving their diploma. Please review your Code of Student Conduct handbook for more information. 6/2 Jones

*The class of 2012 is looking forward to their up coming Allknighter. In order to make this night a success for our students we are seeking donations. Donated items can be:

Monetary (to assist with the cost of the event)

Gift cards (from local businesses)

Door prizes and gifts for the graduates

Goods or services

All donations will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us make the Allknighter of 2012 memorable.

Please contact Susan Pirrone with any questions and to make arrangements to drop off donations. (314) 853-1119 5/24 Jeppesen

GUIDANCE NEWS

College	Date	Time	Hour

* Senior Packets are due in the guidance office by April 27. 4/27 Woodrue

Attention A+ Seniors!!! Do you have questions about your A+ scholarship? St. Charles Community College is hosting an A+ Information Night for Seniors on April 30^th from 6:00-7:30 in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building. Visitwww.stchas.edu/maps for directions. Please arrive early, as space is limited. 4/30 Herman

*Attention Seniors: 2012 Graduates need to complete the senior survey prior to May 11^th. The survey must be completed to receive graduation tickets. The survey link is below. It takes just a few minutes to complete. You can complete the survey from any computer. 5/11 Woodrum

Summer School Forms for Enrichment and Credit Recovery are located in the guidance office. Credit Recovery forms for first session are due May 21, and second session are due June 11.Enrichment forms for both sessions are due May 21. Both programs are held at Saeger Middle School. The Transportationrequest form needs to be turned in prior to the registration deadline. 5/21 Woodrum

Several scholarships are available in the guidance office.

There are deadlines that the scholarships need to be applied for.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholarship April 29

Delta Sigma Phi-Beta Men of Achievement Scholarship April 30

Beta Sigma Psi Merit Scholarship May 1

American Legion Auxiliary May 1

SigEp Balanced Man Scholarship May 1

Paul Mitchell Schools 2012 Scholarship Program May 1

Francis Howell North Science Dept. Scholarship May 4

Alpha Tau Omega (UMSL) May 18

Craig Martin “Nice Dream” Scholarship May 25

Wise Choice May 31